Kristen Christy / Co-Creator of 988

Doug is honored to have Suicide Prevention Warrior, Co-Creator of 988 & America’s Resilience Expert Kristen Christy on the show. Kristen shares her story of turning a devastating pain into a powerful purpose. Kristen lost her husband to suicide, had a son that suicide tried its best to take his life, and another son who ran away and has never been seen since because of the devastation of suicide. Now Kristen travels around the world speaking at military bases and civilian groups about mental health and suicide prevention. She's given more than 350 presentations to more than 400,000 people. Saving lives and transforming mindsets globally. She also diligently worked to get legislation passed for the creation of the National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline - 988. www.kristenchristycares.com